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Black Flag NC

Post what games you're currently playing. How far along are ya? Like it? Recommend it?

Away we go!

Castle Shikigami 2 (PS2)- Realesed as Shikigami No Shiro in Japan, this is a "bullet hell" shooter that's been giving me fits. Been working on it for a while, but I keep running out of lives at the end. Hard but fun. I shall conquer! Gotta finish this one so I can jump on Gradius V.

MLB07 The Show/ MVP 06 NCAA Baseball (PS2)- It's baseball season in the states, and I'm in full hardball mode. Playing the "Road to the Show" in MLB07 is a blast. You create a player and start out in the minor leagues trying to work your way up to the majors. You only play parts of the game that you take part in (your at-bats, defensive plays, baserunning) so you can play through a lot of games quickly. The NCAA game plays great and my interest in college ball has increased due to the fact that my cousin Dusty is a freshman 3rd baseman for the NC State Wolfpack. If you dig baseball, either one is a lot of fun.

Super Castlevania IV (SNES)- I've never beat this game. I'm really close but the clock tower level is kicking my ass. Easily one of the finest games I've ever played.
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KT Kore · Posted: Apr 30 2008 6:07 pm Post subject:

Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii) - What a surprise? Yep, I'm playing Brawl just like almost everyone else. Lots of simple fun. Playing online with friends and strangers is good times. I'm starting to get a little burned out though.

Tales of Phantasia (PSX) - This RPG was originally released on the SNES, but then a superior version was ported over to the Playstation, although it was never released in America. I'm playing an emulated English-patched version that my friend do diligently translated all by his lonesome (and released to the public). The translation is good and the game is good. I like the fighting system as it's like a simple beat 'em up with strong RPG elements (a system that has been greatly refined in current Tales of... games). The characters are fun and the storyline is fine, albeit nothing special (maybe that will change the further I get into it).
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Black Flag NC · Posted: May 02 2008 5:16 pm Post subject:

Never played a Smash Bros. game. Hear they're fun.

Finished Castle Shikigami 2, finally. Bring on Gradius V!
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Murder Legendre · Posted: May 02 2008 7:51 pm Post subject:

GTA IV and Sega Superstar Tennis.
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Black Flag NC · Posted: May 03 2008 3:22 am Post subject:

Murder Legendre · Posted: May 03 2008 12:04 pm Post subject:

Yeah. I think it's great.

I mean, you can play as the Dwarf from Golden Axe, and one of the courts is based on Curian's Mansion from House of the Dead.

The minigames are really fun... one includes fending off a hoard of oncoming zombies with your tennis balls.
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KT Kore · Posted: May 03 2008 9:04 pm Post subject:

S.C.A.T. (NES) - Interesting name huh? No, it's not a game about poop play, it stands for Special Cybernetic Attack Team. This is my kind of old school game. It's like Contra, except you're constantly hovering and you have a lot more fire power. You'll need that fire power because there are enemies coming from all sides of the screen shooting projectiles, heat-seaking missiles, themselves, you name it, it's coming at you. Your eyes won't have any time to rest as you're always gonna be looking out for enemies and enemy fire. And if you die? You go right back to the beginning of the level, no half way points. Luckily, unlike Contra, you're allowed 5 hits as opposed to only 3. Also making it easier is the fact that you can die as much as you want without having to restart the entire game, it will always just start you off at the beginning of the level you were on. At least, I think that's how it goes. But yeah, this game is good times.

Here's some gameplay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLE0WhlpN1A

Black Flag NC · Posted: May 04 2008 1:00 am Post subject:

GamerGirl220 · Posted: May 04 2008 7:58 pm Post subject:

Knights of the Old Republic for Xbox and Silent Hill Origins for the PS2
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Black Flag NC · Posted: May 05 2008 12:19 am Post subject:

GamerGirl220 · Posted: May 05 2008 10:11 am Post subject:

Silent Hill Origins is good so far...I always have to take a break when I play that game ...freaks me out.
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Black Flag NC · Posted: May 05 2008 11:38 pm Post subject:

Splodge · Posted: May 06 2008 2:25 pm Post subject:

Castlevania Symphony of the Night - Not the best Metroidvania game (Super Metroid's the best) but I'd definitely recommend it.

GTA IV - The Best GTA but as with all GTA, it's only as fun as you make it. Still, really great game.

Street Fighter III Third Strike - Great fighter but I'm too old to learn new moves, so I just stick with Ryu or Ken.
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Black Flag NC · Posted: Sep 11 2008 11:40 am Post subject:

Mars Matrix (DC)- Outf@%kingstanding shooter from Capcom. Hard as a coffin nail. The game has a shop where you convert your total points to money to purchase upgrades such as more lives/credits, score attack stages, and even better firepower. This game is a work of art and if you dig shmups I highly recommend it.

Bio Hazard Battle (Genesis)- The one and only shooter made by Sega for the US. Great horizontal shooter with some of the most impressive graphics and music I've ever seen for a Genesis game.

Freedom Fighters (PS2)- Played through and beat it for the 5th time. I can't get enough of that game. I guess because I grew up at the tail end of the Cold War the story in the game really appeals to me. The Soviets invade NYC and you must lead a ragtag rebel army to stop them. Great controls and tons of atmosphere make this game one of my all-time favs.
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Splodge · Posted: Sep 11 2008 3:22 pm Post subject:

'Final Fantasy VI' (GBA)
I've never played a Final Fantasy game before, so I wanted to try it. I kind of like it so far. The branching story's interesting but it takes itself way too seriously (not necessarily a complaint) and so far none of the characters are all that likeable (not that they have much 'character' to them). Right now I'm not sure if it will hold enough interest for me to finish it, but I'll definitely give it a try.

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